damped

[dæmpt]

damped Definition

• 1. reduced in amplitude or intensity
• 2. suppressed or restrained
• 3. having a damping mechanism

Using damped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "damped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The damped oscillations of the pendulum gradually came to a stop.

• Example

  He spoke in a damped voice so as not to wake the baby.

• Example

  The damped vibrations of the car's suspension system made for a smoother ride.

damped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for damped

• attenuated
• subdued
• muted
• restrained
• suppressed

Antonyms for damped

• amplified
• enhanced
• intensified

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Summary: damped in Brief

The term 'damped' [dæmpt] describes something that has been reduced in amplitude or intensity, suppressed or restrained. It can also refer to something that has a damping mechanism. Examples include the damped oscillations of a pendulum, speaking in a damped voice, and the damped vibrations of a car's suspension system. Synonyms include attenuated, subdued, muted, restrained, and suppressed.